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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 196.68 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 196.68 and 130.94 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 196.68 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/196.68 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 196.68 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 25,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.28/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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